Junior Frontend Engineer 
Location: DE, BE, Berlin
Department: Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: E-Learning
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
Babbel enables anyone to learn languages in an easy and interactive way. The learning system offers 13 languages, from English to Indonesian. Users with and without previous knowledge can access grammar and thematic courses as well as vocabulary, writing and listening comprehension exercises online and on the go. In addition to the full courses for web, iOS and Android, there are also vocabulary trainer apps for Windows 8 and the Kindle Fire.Babbel is operated by Lesson Nine GmbH in Berlin. The company was founded in August 2007 and now has approximately 250 employees and freelancers and is opening an office in New York City (Lower East Side).

Job description:
We are looking for a full-time Junior Frontend Engineer to start immediately in our office in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Germany.With millions of regular users and more than 7000 hours of premium content, Babbel is growing fast while we are shaping the future of learning.You are a Frontend developer that loves to solve challenging technical problems and create stunning user experience.You will collaborate with smart people in a fast-paced environment to shape new Babbel features from first drafts and prototypes to release and maintenance.You are an eager learner and like to develop a full stack skill sets.ResponsibilitiesWork in a cross-functional, agile team to deliver the next release of BabbelDevelop concepts and prototypes working closely with fellow developers, product owners and designersTurn prototypes into production ready featuresEvaluate latest web technologies for their suitability in a production environmentTake ownership of features, work with the team and stakeholders to implement great functionality and stunning user experienceWork closely together with other engineering teams (backend, mobile, devops) to ensure seamless user experience and efficient overall architecture

Requirements:
2+ years experience with building and maintaining web applicationsExperience with modern web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSSExperience with implementing user interfaces that work across device capabilities and screen sizesExperience with REST-based APIsPassion about Web StandardsSoftware development talent proven by great work results/experience, hobby projects or open source contributionsWillingness to develop skills towards full-stack (focus on Ruby on Rails)OPTIONAL Basic knowledge of the Ruby on Rails application stackOPTIONAL Experience with building multi-language web applicationsOPTIONAL Eye for design and usability details

Benefits:
Tackle high volume, scaleable problems with cutting-edge technologies The potential to change how millions of users worldwide learn languagesResponsibility from day one the support to grow professionally and personallyPair programming and coaching from our senior developersParticipate in hackdays,  technology brown-bagsWhy work at Babbel?A lively startup atmosphere with friendly working hoursLong-term prospectsA vibrant international team from over 20 different nationalitiesExcellent working conditions with a location in the heart of the Berlin sceneGreat company benefits (High-End company bike, fresh fruits &amp; drinks, Hackathons etc.)